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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple is an ancient pilgrimage site with unique statues, worth visiting for its history.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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What it is

  • Belongs to the Tendai Jimon sect.
  • Founded in 807 by Sakanoue Tamuramaro.
  • First of the Oshu 33 Kannon Pilgrimage sites.
  • One of Japan's three Kiyomizu temples.

What to see

  • Main hall enshrines Fudo-son.
  • Sanmon gate built in 1927.
  • Sanmon gate has Nio statues.
  • Senzai Yakushido houses 1001 Yakushi Nyorai statues.
  • Main deity of Senzai Yakushido is from Kamakura period.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県花巻市太田21-10 Open in Google Maps

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